ISTANBUL (A.A) - The Turkish Finance Ministry has fined TurcasPetroleum5.7 million Turkish liras for alleged tax evasion, thecompany on Tuesday said in a regulatory filing.The tax fine was related to capital transfer in a company split-up to formShell&Turcas Petroleum Co., a joint venture of Turcas and the Shell Company ofTurkey, Turcas said.The company said it would appeal the ministry's fine order to a highercourt.(İMB-CE)